6.2Installation Steps

The MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 provides extensive customization options. If you need only basic MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 features and your computer does not use other adapter cards with resource settings that may conflict with MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 settings, even custom installation can be quick and easy.

Table 6.1 lists the hardware installation steps. Each step is described in detail in the following pages.

Table 6.1

Hardware Installation Steps

 

 

 

 

Step

Action

Additional Information

 

 

 

1

Unpack the MegaRAID controller and

If damaged, call your LSI

 

inspect for damage. Make sure all items

Logic OEM support

 

are in the package.

representative.

 

 

 

2

Turn the computer off and remove the

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Check the jumper settings on the

See page 6-3for the

 

MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 controller.

MegaRAID SCSI 320-0

 

 

 

jumper settings.

 

 

 

4

Install the MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 card.

 

 

 

 

5

Replace the computer cover and turn the

Be sure the SCSI devices

 

power on.

are powered up before or

 

 

 

at the same time as the

 

 

 

host computer.

 

 

 

6

Run MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility.

Optional.

 

 

 

7

Install software drivers for the desired

 

 

operating systems.

 

 

 

 

 

6.2.1Step 1: Unpack

Unpack and install the hardware in a static-free environment. Remove the MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 controller card from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage. If the card appears damaged, or if any item listed below is missing, contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID OEM support representative. The MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 controller is shipped with the following:

6-2Hardware Installation

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